On Building
Donnie Allen builds like he is building for his own family — with personal on-site involvement, relationship-first values, and craftsman-grade precision that shows in every detail. He is one of the region's only builders with deep expertise in both luxury mountain cabin construction and certified indoor swimming pool installation through Tallman Pools, America's oldest fiberglass pool manufacturer.
The Builder
When you build with Donnie Allen, you are not handed off to a project manager or a crew you have never met. Donnie is personally present — on your site, answering your calls, making your decisions, and delivering your home.
That kind of direct accountability is rare at this price point. It is the only way Donnie knows how to build — and the reason his clients refer their friends.
About Donnie →Credentials
TN BC-A General Contractor
License #46443 · Up to $3M capacity
20+ Years in Sevier County
Building across the Smoky Mountain market
9+ years certified · 50+ indoor pools installed
General Liability & Workers Comp
Fully insured on every project
Builder Warranty
Standard warranty at contract signing
The Team
Every person on this team carries the Allen name — and that means every project is personal. You are not working with a contractor. You are working with a family.
Three generations of craftsmen. We design, build, and stand behind every square foot — from the first site visit to the final walkthrough. When Donnie's name is on it, the family's reputation is on it.
25+
Years building
5
Allen family members
1
Standard: excellence
Donnie Allen
CEO / Founder
On every job, start to finish
Caleb Allen
Executive Foreman
Field operations & site leadership
Jami Allen
Operations Coordinator
Scheduling, contracts & client care
Bethany Allen
Field Operations Coordinator
On-site quality & project flow
Justin Allen
Chief Operating Officer
Operations, strategy & client development
What We Build
Every project is handled personally by Donnie — from initial consultation to certificate of occupancy.
All Services →Custom Cabin Builder
Licensed custom cabin builder in Sevierville, TN.
Custom Home Builder
Custom mountain home builder in Sevierville, TN.
STR Investor Cabin Builder
Build high-performance STR cabins in the Smoky Mountains.
Design-Build Construction Services
Design-build services for custom cabins and mountain homes in Sevierville, TN.
Indoor Pool Construction
Authorized Tallman Pools dealer for 9+ years.
Land Development & Site Preparation
Raw land to ready-to-build site preparation in Sevier County, TN.
Custom Cabin Builder · Sevierville, TN
Cabins & Homes by Donnie Allen is a Sevierville-based custom home builder serving Sevier County and the broader Smoky Mountain region. We specialize in custom log cabins, luxury mountain homes, and high-end residential builds — each managed directly by Donnie from design through delivery.
As a BC-A licensed Tennessee General Contractor and authorized Tallman Pools dealer, we are one of the few builders in Eastern Tennessee capable of delivering a fully custom home — including an indoor swimming pool — under a single contract with a single point of accountability.
Our builds start from $850,000. Every client works directly with Donnie — not a project manager, not a sub-coordinator. If you are ready to build in the Smoky Mountains, the conversation starts here.
Specialties
Custom Log Cabin Construction
Luxury Mountain Home Builds
High-End Residential New Construction
Indoor Swimming Pool Installation
Custom Home Design Consultation
Land Development & Site Preparation
Additions & Major Renovations
Frequently Asked Questions
Where We Build
20+ years of building across every community in the Smoky Mountain market. We know the land, the permitting environment, and the terrain.
All Areas →Start a Conversation
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